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TCC's Norfolk Campus in full spring bloom.
Learn about everything TCC offers at two open houses, April 27 and June 3

Find your future at Tidewater Community College. Learn about TCC’s programs, including information technology, engineering, culinary arts, health sciences, maritime technologies and the many other potential career paths and transfer opportunities the college offers. Take the next step by visiting one of TCC’s open houses on April 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and […]

Plants in TCC's greenhouses on the Chesapeake Campus.
It’s time for the Horticulture Program spring Plant Sale

TCC’s Horticulture Program spring Plant Sale, a community gem, will be held for three days only, April 25-27, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., on the Chesapeake Campus, 1428 Cedar Road. TCC’s greenhouses, located behind the Whitehurst building, are chock full of beautiful blooms, fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs and colorful hanging baskets. And best of […]

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State Board for Community Colleges to Consider 2023-24 Tuition and Fees at May Meeting

In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that it will consider tuition and mandatory fee increases for Virginia’s Community Colleges, effective fall 2023, at 9 a.m. on May 18, 2023, at the Virginia Community College System, System Office, 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236. The […]

TCC President Conston with Truist Foundation executives during check presentation.
TCC receives a $50,000 grant from Truist Foundation for workforce career planning 

Tidewater Community College received a $50,000 grant from Truist Foundation for workforce career planning.   The grant will be used to provide workshops on career readiness for low- to moderate-income individuals so they can build the skills necessary to obtain positions to support their families with full-time, quality work.  TCC’s Center for Workforce Solutions will provide […]

Damien Algernon is a top scholar for Virginia.
TCC student awarded top state scholarship

Damien Algernon, a Tidewater Community College student, is this year’s New Century Transfer Pathways Scholarship awardee for the state of Virginia. Selected out of two hundred applicants, Algernon will receive a $2,250 scholarship. Algernon was recognized on April 3 at the American Association of Community Colleges conference, held in Denver, Colo., during the President’s Breakfast […]

Actors from "Steel Magnolias."
Small town charm on tap for TCC’s spring production of “Steel Magnolias”

Tidewater Community College Theatre will present “Steel Magnolias” for three weekends in April. Opening night is on April 13 with shows running through April 29. All performances will be held in the Black Box Theater in the Academic Building on TCC’s Chesapeake Campus, 1428 Cedar Road. “Steel Magnolias” is a stage play by American writer […]

TCC and Banister Automotive reps at Bannister Nissan.
TCC receives $250,000 donation from Banister Automotive for scholarships and more 

Tidewater Community College is the recipient of a $250,000 sponsorship and scholarship donation from Banister Automotive.   “We are thrilled to partner with Banister Automotive to provide scholarship opportunities for our students,” said TCC President Marcia Conston. “We are grateful for this contribution and look forward to a continuing partnership with Banister Automotive to support our […]

TCC Cyber Security students at Cyber Fusion 2023
TCC students take first place in cyber competition

Tidewater Community College cyber security students took first place in the 2023 Cyber Fusion competition in the Community College Division. Cyber Fusion 2023, hosted by Virginia Military Institute, welcomed representatives from institutions of higher education from across the Commonwealth of Virginia. About 150 students and 30 faculty advisors attended. The annual invitation-only event, co-sponsored by […]

Shakespeare in the Grove sign and a blue sky.
Calling all actors

It’s time to get ready for Shakespeare in the Grove. Tidewater Community College and the Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission are presenting Shakespeare’s “Tartuffe” and open auditions are available for cast members. Actors who would like to be part of the summer festival can attend: The story of “Tartuffe:” The play takes place in the home of […]

Rachel Roszko on TCC's Norfolk Campus.
STEM scholar overcomes many obstacles to earn degree

Tidewater Community College STEM Promise scholar Rachel Roszko never thought she’d go to college. But when she took her son to tour Old Dominion University, she was inspired to pursue higher education as well. “Going to school tuition-free made my dream possible. TCC would not have been an option for my family even if we […]